Grading F1's 2022 drivers at half-term
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Over the first 13 races of Formula 1's new ground effects era, Max Verstappen has surged into the lead in the world championship over Charles Leclerc. But as the 2022 season prepares to roar back into life, who stacks up as the top of the class, and who must do better? We graded every driver based on their performances so far
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F1 driver salaries 2023
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Grading F1's 2022 drivers at half-term
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F1 driver ratings: every F1 driver ranked for 2022 so far
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2022 F1 mid-season driver ratings – how has the grid performed? - Motor Sport Magazine
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We rank the 2023 F1 line-ups from worst to best - The Race
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